First week of HM training, not a great start...

[Maybe58]

This week was first week of HM training for next April. I couldn't run Monday

as I was looking after grandchildren as both parents flew off to different countries for work. Wednesday I couldn't go to running club as son-in-law's flight back was delayed. Finally got out for a run tonight with aim of faster 5 miles to reduce time by 2 minutes. All going really well when I hopped onto a kerb as a car was coming. Suddenly I slipped off the kerb and fell on my right arm. The car stopped and the driver checked I was ok. A runner also appeared and asked if I was ok. I assured them that I was ok and wanted to resume running. The runner said he'd run with me to make sure I was ok. So off we went and as his stride was longer I had to work a bit harder. Result was nasty graze and bruising on right forearm 😒 but 3 mins off previous 5 mile times 😄

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Sounds like you're having a nightmare week! Apart from the very nice runner who made sure you were OK, that is. Well done for getting out there with a super speedy run too! Hope next week is a bit more predictable and far less eventful!

[Maybe58 in reply to linda9389]

Thanks, the camaraderie between runners is amazing. When I've been at events someone will always talk and laugh with you.

[Lorijay]

Oh Maybe take it easy, my running buddy. One of us on the IC is enough for now. Well done though on your time, that's great.

Next run will be uneventful and enjoyable. Take good care

[Maybe58 in reply to Lorijay]

Thanks, impressive bruised forearm with some swelling. I can move fingers and rotate arm so no breaks. Grandson is impressed by the graze - boys!

[Maybe58 in reply to Lorijay]

Hi, how’s the training going? Still on the IC?

[mcgurranhouse Marathon]

Hope you are ok! So easily done! Take care.

[Maybe58 in reply to mcgurranhouse]

Yes, I'm fine really. Just annoyed slightly as my run was going so well. Still the time was good so not bad overall😄

[Whatsapp Half Marathon]

Its a bit like having a bad driving lesson just before your test. Not only did you carry on running but you did a better time than you realised you could. TAke the good from that and forget the bad.

[Maybe58 in reply to Whatsapp]

Thanks, someone said to me this morning 'it won't be your last running injury'. As she was a runner also I suspect she's had a few of those too. Still, today's another day and tomorrow will see another 5miles...

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Well at least you got a better time out of that rough experience. Maybe you can find that kind runner again and keep improving 😁 I hope your arm is feeling better too.

[Maybe58 in reply to Decker]

If I do see him again whilst out running I'll ask if it's ok to follow his pace again. Arm is still sore but swelling going down nicely.

[misswobble Marathon]

Some very good peeps about 😃👍.

Scrapes are part of the gig but we get back up, mostly 👍😃. Well done 💪

[Maybe58 in reply to misswobble]

Ha ha, I had no intention of staying down! All stuff & nonsense...